This is an interesting film. It was the one of the oldest Hindi films and it was Nargis' debut lead role. It is so strange to see the way Indian cinema was back during the British Raj. You can see how much Indian cinema has come forward in both show and story after the Raj. … Continue reading Taqdeer (1943) – Western Facade, Indian Story and Soul
Category: 1940s
Phantom Lady (1944) – An Atmospheric Noir Filled With Great Performances
I love it when a woman gets to investigate a murder or a mystery, especially in noir films and this is one such movie. Intelligence goes above beauty or just hoping for the best in the justice system. The woman takes charge and soon enough becomes the protagonist of the film and it is so … Continue reading Phantom Lady (1944) – An Atmospheric Noir Filled With Great Performances
A Foreign Affair (1948) – A Love Triangle Amongst Berlin’s Ruins
Love triangles are hard and they have to be done well, this is such a movie where it is done well, with Billy Wilder's classic touches as well as heart. I love Billy Wider's work, from Sunset Boulevard (1950) to Some Like it Hot (1959) and to see this early one of his is a … Continue reading A Foreign Affair (1948) – A Love Triangle Amongst Berlin’s Ruins
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